What makes a good podcast:

Content - interesting, imaginative, well-organized
Length - The shorter the better
Pace - Good speaking voices and few ums and ahs
Audio Quality - No hissing or popping, clear voices
Feedback - Ask for feedback from trusted colleagues
Editing - Smooth cuts, continuity
Multimedia Resources - visuals, music, links to visit all contribute to the experience

Links

General
http://www.apple.com/itunes/
Media player and store for multimedia content, podcasts, and vodcasts.

http://mashable.com/2007/07/04/podcasting-toolbox/
Podcasting Toolbox: 70+ Podcasting Tools and Resources is a list of links to a variety of podcast tools and hosting services. (links to multimedia content)

http://www.podcast.net
An index of links to podcasts arranged by category. Users may add their own podcasts to the directory. (links to multimedia content)

http://www.oculture.com/2006/10/foreign_languag.html
Foreign Language Lesson Podcast Collection from Open Culture at openculture.com, a site that hosts and provides indexed links to educational media. (multimedia)

http://connect.educause.edu/term_view/Podcasting
A collection of resource materials from Educause about podcasting.(multimedia)

http://teachersteachingteachers.org/
A podcast series for teachers by teachers about educational technology. Also available on iTunes. (links to audio)

Making podcasts and educational podcasting resources
http://www.recap.ltd.uk/moodle/ - Excellent lesson series, explains pod/vodcasting, gives examples, and discusses evaluation of pod/vodcasts. An eight part tutorial on podcasting in education with examples of podcasts, instructions for recording podcasts, and several links to
other educational podcasting materials. (multimedia)

http://www.educause.edu/LIVE055
Pocasting Possibilities , a recorded Educause Live! presentation by Cyprien Lomas and Jennifer Reeves, archived and hosted by Horizon Wimba. Follow directions from Educause under "View Archive". (multimedia, asynchronous presentation)

http://www.stager.org/podcasting.html
A site with a host of educational technology and podcasting resources created and recommended by Gary Stager, an educational consultant.(multimedia)

http://www.teacherspodcast.org/
A continuation of the Podcast For Teachers series, Mark Gura and Kathy King discuss topics in educational technology. Also available on iTunes. (multimedia)

http://www.apple.com/education/resources/podcastingvideos/?cid=CDM2589A-1
A three part series on educational podcasting by Apple that includes basic recording and editing, curriculum integration ideas, and examples of podcasting in education. (multimedia)

http://epnweb.org/index.php?openpod=10#13
The Education Podcast Network is a directory of links to educational podcasts indexed by content categories. ( links to multimedia content)

http://recap.ltd.uk/podcasting/mfl/mfl.php
A directory of podcast "channels" indexed by category for educators and students by Russell Educational Consultancy and Productions (RECAP). (
links to multimedia content)

http://www.wolverhamptonclc.co.uk/2007/03/02/tips-for-a-successful-school-podcast/
10 tips for creating educational podcasts by Richard Anderson based on his experience with the Learning2Go project . (text and audio)

http://www.ehow.com/how_2034041_language-learning-podcast.html
Basic instructions for creating a DIY language learning podcast from eHow.com.(text and still images)

Evaluating podcasts
http://school.discoveryeducation.com/schrockguide/evalpodcast.html
A printable rubric for evaluating podcasts by Kathleen Schrock.(text only)

http://materials.netskills.ac.uk/samples/152elearncollabtools_elearncollabtools.doc.pdf
A document detailing uses of educational technologies, including podcasting, by The University of Newcastle. (text only)

http://www.iste.org/source/orders/excerpts/edpod1.pdf
An excerpt from Educator's Podcast Guide by Bard Williams (2007) that provides tips for educators when selecting podcasts for the classroom. (text only)

http://recap.ltd.uk/podcasting/info/educatortips.php
Tips and links to resources for educators using podcasting in the classroom. (text and links to multimedia)

Examples of language podcasts and series
http://chinesepod.com/
ChinesePod - Chinese language learning podcast by Praxis Languages Ltd. Also available on iTunes. (audio)

http://tltc.la.utexas.edu/brazilpod/tafalado/
Tá Falado, a Portuguese language learning podcast series presented by the University of Texas - Austin. (audio and text transcripts)

http://tltc.la.utexas.edu/ra/
Radio Arlecchino, an Italian language learning podcast series presented by the University of Texas - Austin. (audio and text transcripts)

http://thearabicpodclass.blogspot.com/
An Arabic language learning podcast by Mohammad Saleh Kayali. (audio and visual content)

http://learnhindipodcast.blogspot.com/
Namaste Dosti, a Hindi language learning podcast by Meena. (audio and visual content)

http://www.culturev.com/cherokee/
A Cherokee language and culture podcast series by CulturEvolution. (audio and visual content)

Examples of science podcasts and series
http://www.youthscienceforum.ca/view.php?id=17
Why? The Science Show for Kids with Dr. Dave Brodbeck. Also available on iTunes.

http://www.peevyhouse.com/apbio_podcast.html
AP Biology podcast by Peeveyhouse, AP Biology teacher. Also available on iTunes.

http://scienceguyinatie.com/
Science Guy in A Tie podcast and vodcast series by Mr. Bradley, middle school science teacher. Also available on iTunes.

http://www.podomatic.com/search?query=meaghersclasses
Vodcasts from Richard Meagher, high school scienceteacher. Also available on iTunes.

* iTunes Natural Sciences directory lists a number of podcasts about topics in science. Many are appropriate for high school level learners.